USA iPhone Unlock using a SIM Lock Removal Request to the Carrier

Welcome to the USA iPhone Unlock page of UltraSnow. Here you will find all US Carriers, their SIM Unlock Policies and how to unlock your iPhone successfully without spending hundreds of dollars on an IMEI Unlock Service.

I will tell you a few things about iPhone SIM unlock, how to use it wisely and how to take advantage of your IMEI number and use ONLY it to unlock your iPhone in 72 hours max in the USA and everywhere else in the world.

The total guide to USA iPhone Unlock

No matter if it is the first time you try to unlock an iPhone or you have already had a small or bigger experience with SIM Unlocking the question remains the same: Which is the best way to unlock an iPhone?

There are various iPhone Unlock methods but there are many aspects to take into account.

There are literally thousands of iPhone Unlock scammers out there and countless fake USA iPhone Unlock services

Hardware Unlock SIM interposers (R-SIM, X-SIM, Gevey, etc.) partially work but they are so awful that they will just damage or even destroy your iPhone in the end

IMEI iPhone Unlock remains a solid option but it is becoming more expensive every year and in my opinion, it should be used as a last resort

So, how can you unlock an iPhone like a boss and avoid any possible scam or spending money on a needless (or worthless) service?

The iPhone SIM Unlock Request option

All Wireless Networks and iPhone Unlock Providers don’t want you to try the most obvious solution: Ask your Carrier to unlock your iPhone.

Every USA Mobile network has a different SIM Unlock Policy but all of them are developed in a way to confuse the user and make iPhone Unlocking seemingly impossible. With various Unlocking Departments, extensive paperwork and technical terms it’s not accidental why only a few follow this path.

On the other hand, iPhone Unlock Companies want to take a ridiculous amount of money since day 1, offering expensive IMEI Unlock Services without telling you if your iPhone can be unlocked through the Carrier which is currently locking it. On top of that, you will have to wait for at least 10 days to learn if your iPhone was unlocked.

So, this is what we propose instead for USA iPhone Unlock:

IMEI Check the iPhone and make sure which Wireless Network is locking it and if there are other issues that need to be solved first

The IMEI Check will also show if your iPhone is compatible with the USA Carrier Unlock Policy

If the iPhone can be unlocked through the Mobile Network there will be a link with the right SIM Unlocking Department or a telephone number

If your iPhone is not eligible for SIM Unlocking then you can use the assistance of iPhone Unlock experts to negotiate with the Wireless Network

If negotiations fail or your iPhone has another issue which voids the SIM Lock Removal Request, you will be suggested a verified iPhone Unlock Solution

USA iPhone Unlock and Carrier Unlock Policies

Track your Mobile Network below, find out what it takes to unlock it on your own or use the SIM Unlock Request which requires only your IMEI number and it will unlock your iPhone in 72 hours through the Carrier saving you money, time and stress in the process.

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AT&T USA iPhone Unlock policy

The iPhone can’t be blacklisted (reported lost or stolen, or involved with fraud)

A Completed AT&T contract or installment plan (including early termination fees). Otherwise, you must pay off your installment plan early and make another unlock request in 24 hours.

Make sure that the iPhone isn’t active on another AT&T account.

In case of an early upgrade, you must wait for 14 days or 30 days if you have a business account.

The AT&T service must be active for at least 60 days with no past due or unpaid balance.

Email your temporary or permanent change of station (TCS or PCS) military documents for eligibility, if applicable. If you’re on active duty, you don’t have to complete your installment plans or contracts.

Any associated Service Agreement, Installment Billing Agreement, or Lease Agreement has been fulfilled before the SIM unlock is completed.

The account’s Financial Balance must be in good standing

The iPhone cannot be blacklisted (reported as lost or stolen, associated with fraudulent activities, or flagged as replaced,etc.)

Sprint Forward Devices

Blacklisted iPhones won’t be SIM Unlocked

The iPhone must be active on Sprint Network for at least 12 months

Inactive Devices

Contact Sprint Customer Care to request iPhone SIM unlock. Eligible iDevices may have to take steps to perform an over-the-air update to ensure the unlock programming has been relayed to the device. Additional proof may be required to ensure eligibility.

Unlocking for military personnel

You must be an active member of the United States military or a family member as deployed personnel.

Overseas deployment papers

You must be a Sprint customer and able to verify that you are the Account Holder or an Authorized Contact

The device must satisfy all the Postpaid or Pay in Advance Unlocking terms outlined below.

T-Mobile can request proof of purchase or additional information

Unlock eligibility for iPhones on Postpaid plans

The iPhone must be active on T-Mobile for 40 days minimum before you Carrier Unlock it

All payments must be satisfied and the device must be paid in full unless otherwise specified.

If the device is on an account that is under a service contract term, at least 18 consecutive monthly payments must have been made or the account must have migrated to Simple Choice no-contract rate plan.

A canceled account’s Financial balance must be zero, including all pending charges.

Unlock eligibility for iPhones on Prepaid plans

The iPhone must be active on T-Mobile network for one year minimum

If you want to SIM Unlock your iPhone earlier, the Pay in Advance account must have had more than $100 in refills since the iPhone’s first use date without including the initial activation payment.

Unlock eligibility for Military and other exceptions

A good standing account

Provision of deployment papers.

Exceptions to some or all requirements may apply in other circumstances for Business and Government Accounts.

Prepaid 3G Phone-in-the-Box phones are locked to Verizon for 1 year after the first activation and they can’t use Prepaid Services for 6 months.
The one year has passed you can SIM unlock for free by dialing *611 with your phone app or calling 888.294.6804.

4G Phone-in-a-Box phones may only be used with Verizon Prepaid service for 1 year from original activation date or until payments in the amount specified on the back of the Phone-in-a-Box package are added to the Prepaid account.

SIM Unlocking policy for Deployed Military Personnel
Verizon will network unlock the iPhone at soldier’s request.

Hey, I am Makis. I am a Chemical Engineer and as it’s natural, I was fascinated with iPhone technology since the release of the original iPhone. In 2013, I bought a used iPhone from an online market but it turned to be locked and I didn’t know what to do in order to use my SIM Card. Despite being a tech freak, I spent too much money and time trying out fake services and iOS exploits until I found UltraSnow.EU and managed to unlock my iPhone with success. Soon afterward I became part of the team in order to help people like me through Quora or here and right now iPhone Unlocking is my cup of tea!